She nodded down at Astra, a sad smile pulling at her lips. "How's the little one today?"

"Introspective. She has a lot to think about."

Poh had never asked to hold either of the babies, though I sensed she wanted to, but that it might also stir up painful memories of her murdered family. She'd be ready when she was ready.

"We all have a lot to think about," she said.

I gave her a secret smile at what I guessed took up most of her thoughts. She and ...